Maritime News & Articles

On this section, you can find find brief description and link of relevant news and articles related with the
marine and maritime industry.

This week:

US Deparment of Justice - Ship operator fined $1.8 million.

Applicability: All ship-owners and operators

The Deparment of Justice (DOJ) issued a news release stating that the Hachiuma Steamship Company pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the Act to Prevent
Pollution from Ships (APPS) by failing to maintain an accurate oil record book (ORB) concerning the illegal disposal of oil residue and bilge water overboard from the M/V SELENE LEADER. The Company
was sentenced to pay $1.8 million and to serve three years on probation, during which time it must develop and implement an environmental compliance program. read original article

Further to Class News No. 05/2009, which warned of counterfeit hydrostatic release units (HRUs), the UK Maritime & Coastguard
Angency (MCA) has advised that expired CM Hammar H20 HRUs have been refurbished and re-sold, and found on board ships for use with liferafts.

These expired units pose a serious safety risk. They are not guaranteed to operate in an emergency meaning that liferaft or EPIRBs may not be released. If discovered
on board, they should be withdrawn from service immediately. read
original article

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